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to plunge
01
to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something
Intransitive: to plunge | to plunge somewhere
02
to immerse or submerge something rapidly and forcefully into a liquid
Transitive: to plunge sth into a liquid
03
(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount
Intransitive
04
to push or thrust something quickly and forcefully
Transitive: to plunge into sth
05
to impulsively and enthusiastically begin or undertake a speech or course of action
Transitive: to plunge into an activity
Plunge
01
a deliberate and forceful dive or jump into the water
02
an abrupt decrease in something's value or amount
plunge
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plunger
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plunger
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plunging
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plunging
adj
Example
As the roller coaster reached its peak, it suddenly plunged down the steep descent.
Startled by a loud noise, the cat plunged off the windowsill and landed on its feet.
The severe drought plunged the region into a water shortage crisis.
A sudden market crash plunged many investors into financial uncertainty.
The power outage plunged the entire house into complete darkness.
